Cherry Cookiescookies, fruits 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup butter or margarine,softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup fine cut pitted dates 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries 2 2/3 cup crushed corn flakes 15 maraschino cherries,quarter Stir together flour,salt and baking powder;set aside.In a large mixing bowl,beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs;beat well.Stir in milk and vanilla extract.Add flour mixture;thoroughly combine.Stir in nuts,dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries. Portion dough using a level measuring tablespoon.Shape into balls.Roll in crushed corn flakes.Place about 2" apart on greased baking sheets.Top each cookie with a cherry quarter.Bake in a 375 degree oven about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. |
